GRE Word List
AMALGAM
a mixture of different elements
The meaning of the word amalgam is a mixture of different elements.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| forswear | to make a liar of (oneself) under or as if under oath |
| tarnish | to dull or destroy the luster of by or as if by air, dust, or dirt : soil |
| congeal | to change from a fluid to a solid state by or as if by cold |
| curator | a person who oversees or manages a place (such as a museum or zoo) that offers exhibits |
| placebo | a usually pharmacologically inert preparation prescribed more for the mental relief of the patient than for its actual effect on a disorder |
| linger | to be slow in parting or in quitting something : tarry |
| tangible | capable of being perceived especially by the sense of touch : palpable |
| potent | having or wielding force, authority, or influence : powerful |
| frock | an outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit |
| inane | lacking significance, meaning, or point : silly |